"He couldn't fly like Rocket
would have ...
but when the bus stopped, Arnold
leaped off super fast and ...
almost cleared the
sidewalk puddle.
Now, he had to find the crime."
Everyone knows there are superheroes in Arnold's family. Poor Arnold has not yet discovered if he has a superpower or not. He isn't strong, he doesn't fly, and he can't bounce off tall buildings. They are so capable and confident; Arnold is the guy who answers the phone for the family, and takes important messages. He knows he needs to be patient; he WILL figure it out.
He can do things he thinks are quite unique; no one sees them as impressive. So, Arnold keeps answering the phone. When a call comes in for help, none of the superheroes answer his plea for assistance. Arnold realizes he must be the one in charge. Dusting off an old mask and cape as a disguise, Arnold is on his way!
It is not an easy task for him to get to where he is needed. Along the way he stops to give aid to others in need of help; Arnold steps up every time. When he discovers the source of the emergency call, Arnold solves yet another dilemma. The child in crisis is very thankful.
"That's her! You found her!
You're my hero!
As in ...
superhero?
Definitely super-ish!"
FINALLY! Arnold knows exactly what he is meant to be. But he'll keep it a secret for now.
Digital graphic artwork by Guillaume Perreault ramps up the humor in this endearing tale of a dark horse member of a superfamily. Rereading is enhanced by all that readers missed seeing in the first go-round.
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